Start Up, Expand, Relocate

Lufkin/Angelina County is a progressive, proactive and pro-business community that prioritizes quality economic development. Lufkin is the largest community between Houston to the South and Tyler to the North and serves a broad service area for jobs, education, entertainment, governmental services, medical services, and retail shopping.

With convenient access, solid infrastructure and an industry-friendly community, Lufkin has what business need to grow. Lufkin knows that water is critical for industry, development and growth. That’s why our forward-thinking leaders took a bold step in 2009, securing strategic water holdings, including a 560-acre lake, 13 water wells, additional water rights in the Angelina River and transmission lines. The purchase dramatically increased Lufkin’s abundant supply of this valuable resource.

Lufkin is the retail and medical hub of a 12 county region with an estimated labor force of more than 145,000. Our pro-industry community offers highly skilled workers and receptive community leaders who are ready to assist your business start up, expand or relocate.